Colin Berndt

Something will have to give on Friday when Aubrey Frentheway, last year's Thornton Invite champion, meets Brynn Siles, this year's rival to the throne.

David Fine's win at Dave Sanders may prove to be a step along the way to bigger things. File Photo.

Brynn Siles put yet another dominating victory in the bank at last night's Arvada West Invitational.

Amber Valdez is moving up as the rising star of the Arvada West roster, taking third in 19:28. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Chloe Veilleux and Sarah Wagler make an early break from the masses at the Basalt Longhorn Invitational on Saturday.

Charlie Perry steps into a new role as team leader at Monarch, but it's a role he's well-groomed for.

If anyone is to be able to keep pace with Pomona this spring, it appears to fall to Tyler Shannon and his Ralston Valley teammates to get it done.

With three-quarters of a mile to go, Isaac Green, Connor McCabe, and Charlie Perry were leading the chase pack. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Be sure that these guys have crossed Mountain Vista's mind a time or two in the last week. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Aubrey Frentheway has been causing headaches for Colorado girls all season. This time it was via a first-place finish at the Thornton Invitational. Photo by Ben Hershelman.

Monarch has found themselves tightly bunched toward the front of a lot of races this fall. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Joslin Blair got the win on Friday that got away from her last weekend. Colorado Track XC file photo by Alan Versaw.

Civianna Gallegos finished fourth at this meet last year. She figures to be focused on higher this year. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Most of the huddle is back for Arvada West, and they're looking more dangerous every season. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Rock Canyon has officially arrived as a certifiable contender. Look for this team tearing up courses around the state this fall. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Lat year, Colin Berndt and Andres Perez closed out the Arvada West scoring at state. This year, even bigger roles could be in store. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Pomona's Semaye Johnson was in a league of her own in the 100 and 200. Photo by Ben Hershelman.

Sargent's Makayla Garcia ran to the individual title at the Eric Wolff Invitational on Friday. Colorado Track XC file photo by Alan Versaw.

The Pueblo Central finish straight invites runners to spread out more than is reasonable at most meets. Photo by Alan Versaw.

As debut races go, it's tough to do much better than Brie Oakley did on Friday. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Emma Abernethy picked up her first high school cross country meet title at the Stony Creek Golf Course on Thursday. Colorado Track XC file photo by Alan Versaw.